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Review on πŸ“± Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S9 G960U 64GB Smartphone with 4G LTE & 12MP Camera - Midnight Black by Jongkol Amphaiphit ᠌

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Nothing special, there are positive and negative sides.

In retrospect, I can say that while I was thrilled with the purchase initially, my dissatisfaction has only grown over the past few months. I went with Samsung since I though it wouldn't be any worse than Apple phones and would even be an improvement, but I ended up with the same issues I did with Apple phones. If the phone is five or six years old and has "outlived its usefulness," then I can see why this is happening, but when it happens to a phone that's only a couple of years old, I have to wonder if it's worth the extra money for quality that doesn't differentiate itself from other flagships, even cheaper ones.

Pros
  • No complaints about the design whatsoever; it's really clear and easy on the eyes. The phone's design makes it easy to hold. Having the option to add more memory is a plus, and the amount that comes standard is sufficient. When I used Apple products, I always wished I had the card. 3. You can get some very tasty images from the camera if you take the time to delve into the various settings.
Cons
  • First, the screen itself is a source of silent terror. I can't tell if I just have bad luck with them or if the screen quality is actually subpar. Before then, I had the same issue with a different phone; the screen became "see through" some time after purchase (not immediately, perhaps six months later). It's difficult to explain, but if you open YouTube and click on a video to watch, you might notice that the keyboard that was showing in the Vkontakte tab when you were typing a message appears on the screen as well. The point is that some apps appear to "shine through" others, while opening a completely white screen reveals a striped pattern with lighter and darker areas. For me, this one drawback negates all the aforementioned benefits. Also, there are no cracks or breaks in the display. Second, the price is excessive and appears to be based largely on the reputation of the manufacturer, rather than the quality of the product itself; for this reason, and given the display's other issues, I would not recommend purchasing it. Even more so when you consider that it will only last you three years until it stops working, and that you can buy a new smartphone every year for the same price from a different manufacturer that will be just as good, if not better. Third, after a year of regular use, the computer's speed noticeably slowed down, to the point where it frequently froze or crashed. 4. The charging socket has been giving me trouble for the past few months; the wire inside has become loose. First I believed it was the wire, so I went out and bought a new one. My first guess was that the nest was clogged, so I cleared it out. Because of this, I had to switch to wireless power and new batteries rather than rely on wired charging. But here's the problem again: wireless charging is spotty; if you hold the phone with the battery in your hand, it can turn off and on at odd intervals, despite my best efforts to keep them in one place while charging.

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